This is a brilliantly simple way to discover a winter wonderland, whatever level of challenge you’re after.

If you thought a winter holiday began and ended with downhill skiing, then think again! Getting out into the snow is not just about enjoying the views (although they are pretty spectacular), but the sense of achievement when you realise you have just skied 15km in a day, walked on a glacier, led a team of huskies across Lapland or simply that you stayed up all night to see th... Read more

Exodus' winter activity holidays are winter holidays with a difference! Cover a pretty landscape with some white stuff and your panorama is transformed into a beautiful winter playground. Relish every backdrop this winter with a difference and either glide through on skis, make your own tracks with snowshoes or mush your own dog team for a truly memorable holiday experience.

Our winter activity holiday programme is simple. It’s all about seeking out alternative ways to have fun in wintery holiday locations, so you won’t find standard skiing holidays or snowboarding breaks here. We escape the crowds rather than join them.

If you really are looking for something different then you have just found it!

What the experts say about our Winter Activity Holidays...

Graham Bell, BBC Ski Sunday Presenter

"The peace and tranquillity of being in the back-country during winter is second to none and if you are like me, you will be looking for a new adventure away from the crowds. There are plenty of ways of accessing it: cross-country skiing or snowshoeing will get you fi t along the way, and there is dogsledding or snowmobiling if you want beast or machine to take the strain. If you are really energetic, maybe try ice climbing or a ski marathon. Whatever you choose, Exodus gives you the chance to challenge your spirit of adventure.”

If you thought a winter holiday began and ended with downhill skiing, then think again! Getting out into the snow is not just about enjoying the views (although they are pretty spectacular), but the sense of achievement when you realise you have just skied 15km in a day, walked on a glacier, led a team of huskies across Lapland or simply that you stayed up all night to see the awe-inspiring Northern Lights. Snowshoeing through ankle-deep powder, cross-country skiing among snow-veiled pines, or 'mushing' huskies across frozen lakes and sharing bright-eyed smiles with Sami reindeer herdsmen, with not a lift queue in sight, evokes quite a sensational feeling.

Exodus' winter activity holidays are winter holidays with a difference! Cover a pretty landscape with some white stuff and your panorama is transformed into a beautiful winter playground. Relish every backdrop this winter with a difference and either glide through on skis, make your own tracks with snowshoes or mush your own dog team for a truly memorable holiday experience.

Our winter activity holiday programme is simple. It’s all about seeking out alternative ways to have fun in wintery holiday locations, so you won’t find standard skiing holidays or snowboarding breaks here. We escape the crowds rather than join them.

If you really are looking for something different then you have just found it!

What the experts say about our Winter Activity Holidays...

Graham Bell, BBC Ski Sunday Presenter

"The peace and tranquillity of being in the back-country during winter is second to none and if you are like me, you will be looking for a new adventure away from the crowds. There are plenty of ways of accessing it: cross-country skiing or snowshoeing will get you fi t along the way, and there is dogsledding or snowmobiling if you want beast or machine to take the strain. If you are really energetic, maybe try ice climbing or a ski marathon. Whatever you choose, Exodus gives you the chance to challenge your spirit of adventure.”

What activity levels mean

Mixed

You may be a total beginner or an experienced cross-country skier. Many destinations offer different level weeks or multi-grade skiing on the same week. Choose from ‘Classic’ and ‘Skate’ style holidays, or even a ski marathon race for the ultimate winter challenge. See below for more grading details.

Leisurely

You are healthy, enjoy the outdoors and want a relaxing trip. No experience is required.

Moderate

You are reasonably fit, enjoy the outdoors and are looking for some exercise. Some previous experience is preferable for activity based trips.

Challenging

You are moderately fit and possess a spirit of adventure. Some previous experience is required for most activity based trips.

Tough

You are moderately fit and have an interest in remote or challenging environments. Some previous experience is required for activity based trips.

Tough+

You have a good level of fitness and are looking for a physically challenging holiday. Previous experience is essential for activity based trips.

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Responsible travel

We realise that every holiday destination is also someone else's home and that we should leave places as we found them. Find out more about how we incorporate responsible travel into our adventure and activity holidays, and how you can help by donating to one of our responsible travel projects.